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Defence Secretary orders immediate arrest of security force deserters

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, has issued an order for the immediate arrest of all deserters from the security forces. ... Read More


Sri Lanka surpasses 400,000 tourist arrivals in early 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector continues its impressive resurgence, recording over 400,000 arrivals by February 18, 2025. The country saw an influx of more than 150,000 visitors in t... Read More


Russia's biggest drone attack: 267 drones hit Ukraine

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Russia has carried out its most extensive drone assault on Ukraine since launching its full-scale invasion on February 24 2022. According to Ukrainian authorities, drones were in... Read More


Drivers in fatal Thoraya bus accident granted bail, license suspended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The two bus drivers involved in the fatal accident in Thoraya, Kurunegala, which claimed four lives and injured 24 others, have been granted bail by Kurunegala Additional Magistr... Read More


Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder: investigations to locate discarded suitcase

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Colombo Crimes Division informed the court today that three more suspects arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder will be detained in police custody for 48 ... Read More


Germany's Christian Democratic Union, wins the national elections

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Friedrich Merz, set to become Germany's next chancellor after his opposition conservatives won Sunday's national election, has pledged to work towards making Europe "truly indepe... Read More


Higher Education for children with Special Needs to be prioritized - PM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that special attention will be given to the higher education of children with special needs under the supervision of the Ministry... Read More


Suspect arrested with stolen soap stock worth Rs. 15 million

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A 48-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Kiribathgoda Police for concealing a stock of soap worth nearly Rs. 15 million, stolen from various commercial establishments, in a... Read More


Cardinal Matteo Zuppi leads prayer for ailing Pope Francis

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna, led a prayer on February 23, 2025 for Pope Francis who remains in a critical condition for a second day running has shown an "initia... Read More


Mahaweli Authority expands dairy farming in Mahaweli colonies

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority has initiated a program to expand dairy farming in the Mahaweli colonies to meet the country's liquid milk demand in a short period, aligning wit... Read More